Acrylic Acid/ethylhexyl Acrylate/va Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, adhesive in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acrylic Acid/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/VA Crosspolymer is the crosslinked copolymer consisting of Acrylic Acid, Ethylhexyl Acrylate, and Vinyl Acetate, crosslinked with aluminum acetylacetonate.
What does it do?
Acrylic Acid/ethylhexyl Acrylate/va Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Adhesive
binds materials together — used in long-wear cosmetics like false lashes and certain eye makeup
EU regulatory status
Acrylic Acid/ethylhexyl Acrylate/va Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acrylic Acid/ethylhexyl Acrylate/va Crosspolymer?
Acrylic Acid/ethylhexyl Acrylate/va Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acrylic Acid/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/VA Crosspolymer is the crosslinked copolymer consisting of Acrylic Acid, Ethylhexyl Acrylate, and Vinyl Acetate, crosslinked with aluminum acetylacetonate.
Is Acrylic Acid/ethylhexyl Acrylate/va Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acrylic Acid/ethylhexyl Acrylate/va Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acrylic Acid/ethylhexyl Acrylate/va Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Acrylic Acid/ethylhexyl Acrylate/va Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, adhesive.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 23/05/2025